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Crown Fountain
Fountain, Outdoor Sculpture, and Public Art
Grant Park, Chicago
"... of the fountain and people watch."(2 Tips)
"Amazing structure by Chicago architecture firm Krueck & Saxton"(2 Tips)
"Splash around in the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park"(8 Tips)
"Good tourist people watching"(2 Tips)
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Kirstjen LorenzJune 2, 2017Very successful park in downtown Chicago. Even adults can cool off without feeling odd about "playing in a fountain" here. Great people-watching, too.
Thamer AMay 4, 2018When I visited it, it wasn’t working. However, I think it’s really special place that has to be visited for sure since it’s very close to the cloud gate.
Dana JensenNovember 27, 2014I always take out of town visitors here, but be aware that they turn off the "spitting" water feature as well as the fountains well before the first frost.Upvoted Mar 2
Duncan PJSeptember 2, 2014Nice place to cool off on a hot day. Come early for some photos before the crowds
Jonathan FerreraSeptember 8, 2015A fun fountain park, but mostly if you have children. Otherwise, the people-watching is great.
Matt H.July 22, 2014An interesting stop. Seems that this area has been turned into a water park. Call me a fuddy-duddy, but I feel it detracts from the nature of the art...
Jeffrey ZeldmanSeptember 8, 2012Wikipedia: "Interactive ... public art and video sculpture featured in Chicago's Millennium Park. ... Designed by Catalan artist Jaume Plensa and executed by Krueck and Sexton Architects." Fun 4 kids!
bunnieAugust 28, 2013Take your shoes off and go for a dip in the hot weather. :) The art is not working right now as it's under construction.
Jake SmithJune 1, 2013Bring a plastic bag for your phone and wallet. The more time you spend here, the more likely things will get wet.
Darren CalhounOctober 22, 2011This is actually the Crown Plaza, aka - the "Faces Fountain" that spits water. There's a rotating outdoor exhibit of sculpture in the area as well as events year-round.
Cody LoranceSeptember 4, 2012Bring the children on a warm day and be ready to get wet. Free, Chicago fun that is difficult to top.- Faithe MasonJune 4, 2015I love to come here during my lunch break and enjoy the sounds of the fountain and people watch.
Let's Go Road TrippinOctober 23, 2013Great place to cool off on a hot day. How many faces appear on the monoliths?
Donnie BMarch 22, 2013The place is kind of over run buy kids during the summer time cooling off in the fountain- Michelin Travel & LifestyleAugust 2, 2011Traveling with kids? Splash around in the Crown Fountain in Millennium Park before attending a free family lecture, workshop or tour. -- Green Guide Editor
Eva GuadarramaMarch 14, 2016I really like this fountain, and I recommend going here in the summer to cool off.
Anthony HaskinsSeptember 18, 2014Just checking out the sights and enjoying the weather between meetings.
Peter SHINAugust 12, 2013When screen move, it is awesome for everyone. But it is not, just good for kids.
JH H-DMay 12, 2016Splashing in the water is fun, but the stream coming out of someone's mouth is a bit much
It's hard to have lunch at the fountain during the summer since it becomes a kiddies pool :-(
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Crown Fountain
Michigan Ave (btwn S Michigan Ave and Boeing Gallery S)
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
Chicago, IL 60602
United States
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Rebecca Anne - 9.2
"Awesome place to enjoy the summer evenings, with friends and families and watch the artists from all over the world performing live!"
Nand - 5.6
"A nice restaurant/bar in Millennium Park right in-between The Bean and Michigan Avenue. Lots of outdoor seating, great cocktails and a mean Chorizo Turkey Burger."
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